Jeff Flake

Mitch McConnell

Government shutdown to remain on Monday, but Senate moves closer to short-term CR

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell calls for cloture vote on a bill to reopen the government through Feb. 8.

Government Shutdown

Senator wants more insight into DoD’s research spending

Congress

In this June 22, 2016 photo, a Border Patrol agent walks along a border structure in San Diego. Only about one of every three applicants passes CBP's polygraph, which is barely half the pass rate among law enforcement agencies that provided data to The Associated Press under open-records law requests. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

No-polygraph hiring requires risk management approach

Tom Temin Commentary

Legislation aims to improve TSA accountability

Federal Newscast

DHS makes the case for cyber info sharing bill as Senate prepares to vote

Congress

Attorney General nominee wins GOP endorsements

Congress